Gabon has strengthened its national cybersecurity capabilities following the completion of a nine-month training programme focused on cyber threat detection, analysis and response. The programme ran from January to September 2026 and was delivered by MITRE experts for participants from the Agence Nationale des Infrastructures Numériques et des Fréquences (ANINF) and other government institutions. Certificates…
Safaricom Business and Vodacom are exploring new partnerships and opportunities to strengthen digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity across Africa. The companies held a series of strategic meetings with stakeholders in the digital infrastructure ecosystem during ITW Africa 2026, focusing on opportunities to expand their capabilities and create long-term value through industry partnerships. The discussions centred…
Gabon is advancing plans to strengthen and expand its national digital backbone through a proposed public-private partnership between the Société de Patrimoine des Infrastructures Numériques (SPIN) and Gabon Fiber. Review and validation workshops for the partnership were held in Libreville on September 9 and 10, bringing together government administrations, authorities and technical experts to assess…
dLocal’s Ghanaian subsidiary, dLocal Ghana Limited, has received an Enhanced Payment Service Provider (EPSP) licence from the Bank of Ghana, strengthening the company’s ability to operate digital payment services within the country’s regulated financial ecosystem. The regulatory approval allows dLocal to directly provide secure, reliable and efficient digital payment services under the oversight of the…
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has engaged Huawei on potential technology solutions aimed at addressing connectivity challenges and expanding digital access in underserved rural communities across Malawi. The engagement, shared by Joshua William Kamanga, Fixed Network Solutions and Product Manager at Huawei, focused on ICT solutions designed to make connectivity more affordable, scalable and…
Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) is expanding digital connectivity in schools across Cameroon through the deployment of its optical fibre network, supporting efforts to strengthen digital inclusion in education. The telecommunications company said it is rolling out fibre connectivity to educational institutions across the country, covering communities from the northern to southern and eastern to western regions….
MTN Ghana has officially launched DigiFest 2026 alongside a three-day Tech Fair, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to showcase ideas, technologies and solutions shaping Ghana’s growing digital ecosystem. The launch brought together MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett and Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, highlighting the collaboration between the…
MTN South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital connectivity and creating opportunities for young people across the country, with a focus on supporting innovation, digital skills and sustainable development. MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe made the remarks during the Youth Dialogue and Engagement Event at the University of Juba, held as part…
